✅ Answer Key with Explanations
False – AS is a long-term condition, not short-term back pain.
True – AS can cause the bones in your spine to stick together.
False – AS often starts before age 40.
False – AS is not an infection and is not contagious.
True – Exercise helps keep joints flexible.
True – It is more common in men.
False – Movement and exercise are important in AS.
True – Smoking can make AS symptoms worse.
True – Some people with AS get red or painful eyes.
True – Heat can help relax stiff joints.
True – Sudden loss of movement is an emergency.
True – Home health nurses support patients with care and instructions.
True – Good posture keeps the spine in better shape.
False – Chest pain should always be taken seriously.
False – Medicines should be taken as prescribed, not just when symptoms appear.
True – HLA-B27 is a gene linked to AS.
True – This may be a sign of spinal cord problems.
False – Physical therapy is very helpful for AS.
True – Pain may improve with movement.
True – Understanding AS helps you live better with it.